Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

23 Best Universities in Portugal for Physical

Focusing specifically on Physical, our data science engine identified the 23 most influential universities in Portugal. Based on 653K scholarly articles and 14.24M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Physical. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Porto

University of Porto

For Physical

#30 in Europe #157 in the World

31% Acceptance

29,178 Enrollment

1911 Founded

2

Aveiro

University of Aveiro

For Physical

#61 in Europe #247 in the World

60% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

3

Lisbon

University of Lisbon

For Physical

#84 in Europe #296 in the World

37% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1911 Founded

4

Coimbra

University of Coimbra

For Physical

#147 in Europe #445 in the World

13% Acceptance

25,580 Enrollment

1290 Founded

5

Lisbon

New University of Lisbon

For Physical

#148 in Europe #447 in the World

38% Acceptance

20,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

6

Braga

University of Minho

For Physical

#156 in Europe #472 in the World

40% Acceptance

19,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

7

Evora

University of Evora

For Physical

#407 in Europe #1366 in the World

42% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1973 Founded

8

Faro

University of the Algarve

For Physical

#497 in Europe #1778 in the World

40% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1979 Founded

9

Leiria

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

For Physical

#730 in Europe #2913 in the World

65% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

10

Coimbra

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

For Physical

#708 in Europe #2817 in the World

81% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

11

Funchal

Madeira University

For Physical

#539 in Europe #1971 in the World

50% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1988 Founded

12

Ponta Delgada

University of the Azores

For Physical

#926 in Europe #3860 in the World

60% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1976 Founded

13

Lisbon

Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

For Physical

#799 in Europe #3241 in the World

51% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1998 Founded

14

Porto

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

For Physical

#437 in Europe #1494 in the World

51% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1985 Founded

15

Castelo da Maia

Superior Institute of Maia

For Physical

#961 in Europe #4047 in the World

64% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1991 Founded

16

Vila Real

University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro

For Physical

#472 in Europe #1664 in the World

48% Acceptance

6,515 Enrollment

1986 Founded

17

Castelo Branco

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

For Physical

#1010 in Europe #4300 in the World

71% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

18

Covilha

University of Beira Interior

For Physical

#438 in Europe #1501 in the World

35% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1986 Founded

19

Viana do Castelo

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo

For Physical

#780 in Europe #3157 in the World

59% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

20

Lisbon

Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

For Physical

#306 in Europe #931 in the World

41% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1979 Founded

21

Viseu

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

For Physical

#763 in Europe #3071 in the World

69% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

22

Lisbon

Catholic University of Portugal

For Physical

#546 in Europe #2004 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1971 Founded

23

Porto

Fernando Pessoa University

For Physical

#686 in Europe #2701 in the World

64% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1996 Founded